LITTLE ROCK MARATHON
Lo esencial
El LITTLE ROCK MARATHON, creado en 2003, se ha consolidado como la principal carrera de distancia de primavera en Arkansas y una tradición valorada por corredores regionales y nacionales. Se celebra cada marzo, destacando el frente fluvial y los barrios históricos de Little Rock, reconocida por su atmósfera amigable y comunitaria. El maratón cuenta con un recorrido certificado por USATF y es clasificatorio para Boston (BQ), atrayendo a atletas competitivos buscando tiempos de calificación y a corredores recreativos que disfrutan del espectáculo y los paisajes. El recorrido presenta los mejores puntos de interés de Little Rock: atraviesa el centro, el Arkansas River Trail, el William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Museum, y el icónico Big Dam Bridge — el puente peatonal/para bicicletas más largo del mundo — antes de hacer un circuito por parques pintorescos y calles residenciales. Los corredores experimentan un terreno ondulado pero transitable, amplios senderos junto al río, y sombra frecuente en los últimos kilómetros, con varias vistas memorables del río que hacen gratificante el esfuerzo. El día de la carrera es festivo y de apoyo, con multitudes locales entusiastas, música en vivo en varios puntos, puestos de avituallamiento servidos por voluntarios comunitarios, y actividades para toda la familia en la zona de meta. Ya sea persiguiendo un PR, un tiempo clasificatorio para la Maratón de Boston, o corriendo tu primer maratón, el LITTLE ROCK MARATHON ofrece excelente organización, fuerte apoyo de espectadores, y un telón de fondo de capital que inspira a muchos corredores a regresar.
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Recorrido relativamente plano
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Carrera de tamaño medio
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Apoyo de espectadores
Apoyo moderado de espectadores
2026 edition completed; 2027 date officially announced
Jun 23, 2026The 2026 Little Rock Marathon was held on March 1, 2026. The 2027 edition (25th Annual) is officially scheduled for March 6-7, 2027 in Little Rock, AR. Registration opens July 15, 2026. No 2027 pricing has been published as of 2026-06-23.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Little Rock River Market
Downtown riverfront area with shops and the starting/finish vicinity along the Arkansas River
Arkansas River Trail
Scenic multi-use trail along the river that the course follows for several miles
Clinton Presidential Center
Iconic museum and park named for President Bill Clinton, visible along the downtown waterfront section
Big Dam Bridge
The world's longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge, a highlight crossing with river views
Old State House Museum
Historic capitol building and museum near the downtown course
North Little Rock / Junction Bridge
Converted railroad-to-pedestrian bridge linking Little Rock and North Little Rock with skyline views
Arkansas State Capitol
The gold-domed state capitol building near the marathon route in central Little Rock
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Little Rock, AR, United States
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Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be at least 16 years old to register for the marathon (participants under 18 require parent/guardian signature on waiver)
- All entrants must sign the official race waiver and medical release during registration
- Participants should be in adequate health and it is recommended to obtain medical clearance prior to racing
- There is a course time limit of 6 hours 30 minutes; runners not maintaining required pace may be removed from the course
- Proof of age may be requested at packet pickup or on race day
- Wheelchair and handcycle athletes may enter but must register in the appropriate division and follow race organizer rules
- All entrants must comply with event policies (aid station rules, course boundaries, and local law enforcement directions)
- No unofficial pacing teams or support vehicles allowed on course
Documentos requeridos
- Signed race waiver / liability release (online or at packet pickup)
- Photo ID for packet pickup (government-issued)
- Emergency contact name and phone / medical information
- Proof of age (government ID) if entering age-group category or required for verification
- Parental/guardian consent for participants under 18
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- Relay/Team Entry
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds under any circumstances
Deferral to the following year's race allowed until 30 days before race for a $25 administrative fee
Bib transfers to another registered runner allowed until 7 days before race with $10 processing fee and completed transfer form
Race may offer a virtual race option; transfers to virtual must be requested at least 7 days before race
The Little Rock Marathon is a USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier, so many runners use it to attempt Boston qualifying times.
Race weekend includes multiple events (marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids' events), an official race expo with packet pickup, and a Saturday pasta dinner for participants.
Finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a technical race shirt, and the event uses chip timing with live results and overall and age-group awards.
Aid stations with water, electrolyte drink and fuel are located roughly every 1.5–2 miles, and downtown finish-area parking is limited so organizers recommend early arrival or using designated shuttle lots.
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